Ben has released songs on both The Punisher and Fantastic Four soundtracks (the former also features fellow Evanescence co-founder, Amy Lee performing with Seether).
On Tuesday December 16, 2008 he released his Mutiny Bootleg EP, which came free with a copy of Hana Pestle's EP that night. Moody is quoted as saying "there’s a duet between Hana and I on there that won't be on the record and won’t be released anywhere ever again. It’s free because I want this sh*t spread everywhere, so be sure that all your friends share the four songs with as many people as possible!" The EP is therefore available for free download from http://drop.io/benmoodymutinybootlegep.
His debut solo album, All For This, featuring Hana Pestle on backing vocals, has been in the works since 2005 and was released June 9, 2009 on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Amie Street via his own record label. The physical release is forthcoming.
We Are The Fallen, featuring Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray (all formerly of Evanescence), along with Carly Smithson and Marty O'Brien, debuted on June 22, 2009 with the song "Bury Me Alive."
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Chasing Yesterday
Ben Moody Lyrics
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How many times do I have to tell myself I'm sorry?
Could it be that I'm the only one destroying?
Inside I'm lost and lifeless since you've gone away
'Cause your memory still haunts me
And I'm always chasing yesterday
I'm empty, so lonely
Everything I hate is taking me to breaking
Every breath's just one more chance to feel your absence
Nothing ever burns inside of me like your poison
All I want is another touch, just one more taste of you
'Cause your memory still haunts me
And I'm always chasing yesterday
I'm empty, so lonely
I'm always chasing yesterday
Nothing burns inside of me like your poison
Nothing burns inside of me like your poison
All I want, one more touch, one more taste again
'Cause your memory still haunts me
And I'm always chasing yesterday
I'm empty, so lonely
I'm always chasing yesterday
Chasing yesterday
Chasing yesterday
The lyrics to Ben Moody's song Chasing Yesterday explore the feelings of emptiness and loneliness that can accompany the loss of someone we loved. The opening line sets the tone for the entire song, as Moody sings "Everything I love has gone so long, self-loathing". The sense of loss and self-blame is palpable, and Moody goes on to ask "How many times do I have to tell myself I'm sorry?" The repetition of this line emphasizes the depth of regret and sorrow that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus of the song drives home the central theme, as Moody sings "Cause your memory still haunts me, and I'm always chasing yesterday. I'm empty, so lonely, I'm always chasing yesterday." The use of the word "chasing" implies a desperate attempt to recapture something that is no longer there, and the repetition of "yesterday" underscores the futility of this pursuit. The second verse delves deeper into the pain of loss, with Moody singing "Everything I hate is taking me to breaking. Every breath's just one more chance to feel your absence." The final lines of the song provide a cathartic release, as Moody sings "Chasing yesterday" over and over, like a mantra.
Overall, the lyrics to Chasing Yesterday are a poignant exploration of the complex emotions that come with grief and loss. Moody's use of vivid language and repetition helps to convey the depth of his pain, and the simple chorus provides a memorable and powerful hook.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I love has gone so long, self loathing
Feeling ashamed and sad because everything that I once loved is now long gone.
How many times do I have to tell myself I'm sorry?
Wondering how many times I have to apologize to myself for the things I did wrong that led to this situation.
Could it be that I'm the only one destroying?
Questioning whether I am the only one to blame for everything falling apart because of my actions.
Inside I'm lost and lifeless since you've gone away
Feeling empty and dead inside ever since the person I loved left me.
'Cause your memory still haunts me
The memory of the person I loved still lingers in my mind and affects me every day.
And I'm always chasing yesterday
Feeling like I am always trying to go back in time to relive the moments when things were good with the person I loved.
I'm empty, so lonely
Feeling completely devoid of anything and anyone, leading to a deep sense of loneliness.
Everything I hate is taking me to breaking
Feeling like everything I despise is what's causing me to fall apart and lose control.
Every breath's just one more chance to feel your absence
Every time I inhale, I am reminded of the person I loved because of their absence, and it hurts.
Nothing ever burns inside of me like your poison
Nothing else feels as destructive and painful as the person I loved, who feels like a poison to me now.
All I want is another touch, just one more taste of you
All I desire is more physical intimacy with the person I loved, even if it is just a fleeting moment.
Nothing burns inside of me like your poison
Reiterating how intense and painful the person I loved feels like, and that nothing else can match that feeling.
'Cause your memory still haunts me
The memory of the person I loved still lingers in my mind and affects me every day.
And I'm always chasing yesterday
Feeling like I am always trying to go back in time to relive the moments when things were good with the person I loved.
I'm empty, so lonely
Feeling completely devoid of anything and anyone, leading to a deep sense of loneliness.
Chasing yesterday
Repeating the idea that I am always trying to go back in time to relive the moments when things were good with the person I loved.
Chasing yesterday
Repeating the idea that I am always trying to go back in time to relive the moments when things were good with the person I loved.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.